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Offline ec_co

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Re: Dodge Challenger Shakedown
« Reply #15 on: November 04, 2016 - 05:09:04 PM »
I think they are promoting their new plug and play hemi system for old cars.

that is exactly the reason
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Re: Dodge Challenger Shakedown
« Reply #16 on: November 05, 2016 - 12:00:57 AM »
Overall looks good but needs door handles and fuel cap.
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Re: Dodge Challenger Shakedown
« Reply #17 on: November 05, 2016 - 03:10:12 PM »
The car is super impressive in person. Interestingly it started life as a '73 but the tail lights look right at home IMO.

Does anyone know who built it? I assume Mopar subcontracted someone

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Re: Dodge Challenger Shakedown
« Reply #18 on: November 09, 2016 - 11:42:33 AM »
The build is exceptional. I spent a lot of time looking at every detail on that car. (We built it locally at a shop in Metro Detroit) the designer who penned it was extremely thorough. He's a good guy and knows his stuff. He spent a lot of time listening to advice to build the suspension system and drivetrain. The car was designed to thump. I keep bugging him to send me pictures of the build, and then I can put it up here.
I did bust his chops a little on a few things.. ;) namely what molds he should hand over, lol.
Seriously- the car is incredibly well built. The Viper seats- if you can afford them- feel great. The Viper steering wheel? Also awesome if you can afford it. It gives you plenty of room between your legs and the wheel, and great side bolster support.


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Re: Dodge Challenger Shakedown
« Reply #19 on: November 09, 2016 - 12:59:38 PM »
I keep bugging him to send me pictures of the build, and then I can put it up here.



Wouln't that be great! Love to see pictures from the build.
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Re: Dodge Challenger Shakedown
« Reply #20 on: November 10, 2016 - 06:27:31 PM »
Ok! I have  493 photos of the Shakedown build. I'll probably post this up in the Resto-mod section so people can see it.


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Re: Dodge Challenger Shakedown
« Reply #21 on: November 13, 2016 - 06:50:09 AM »
That's awesome Dan!  :2thumbs:
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